Friedman Foundation
Friedman Foundation is a private foundation based in Red Bluff, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $135,416 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Friedman Foundation gave $135K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,416
- +3285.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,542
- +577.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,124
- Total assets
- $4,156,418
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Friedman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22575 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080-9397
Phone: (530) 200-0572
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Raymond James Charitable Endowment ($23K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (32%), New York (30%), California (17%), Tennessee (15%), and Mississippi (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friedman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4736% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afmda New York, NY | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital Sacramento, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Jacksonville, FL | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment St Petersburg, FL | Support of Charitable Organization | $14,247 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment St Petersburg, FL | Support of Charitable Organization | $9,169 |
| Hebrew Union Congregation Greenville, MS | Support of Charitable Organization | $7,500 |
| Path Red Bluff, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Hebrew Union Cemetery Greenville, MS | Support of Charitable Organization | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,156,418 | $76,907 | $204,767 | $135,416 | 10 | $204,099 | $76,354 | $222,617 |
| 2023 | $4,275,232 | $4,241,192 | $26,313 | $4,000 | 2 | $25,725 | $8,168 | $141,181 |
| 2022 | $60,346 | $3,061 | $3,722 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $61 | $3,001 |
| 2021 | $61,007 | $5,006 | $3,400 | $2,800 | 2 | $2,800 | — | $2,932 |
| 2020 | $59,401 | $5,011 | $3,400 | $2,800 | 2 | — | — | $2,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span pediatric disease research and treatment, homelessness services, charitable giving, and other charitable work. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. PATH says it works to end homelessness in California through housing and supportive services. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $135,416. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median of $17,124. Recipients included AFMDA, Shriners Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Tunnel to Towers, and Wounded Warriors, each receiving $20,000. Raymond James Charitable Endowment received two grants of $14,247 and $9,169; Hebrew Union Congregation received $7,500; PATH received $3,000; and Hebrew Union Cemetery received $1,500. The grants were listed as support of charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald G Panich as trustee.
Friedman Foundation is led by Ronald G. Panich, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald G. Panich
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joel J. Henderson (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friedman Foundation
How much does Friedman Foundation give each year?
Friedman Foundation gave $135K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,124, and its average grant was $13,542, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Friedman Foundation give grants?
Friedman Foundation's top state is Florida, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (2 grants) and Greenville, MS (2 grants).
Does Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Friedman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Organization" (10 grants).
Who are Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Friedman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Raymond James Charitable Endowment ($23,416 across 2 grants), Afmda ($20,000) and Shriners Children's Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friedman Foundation?
Friedman Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Friedman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span pediatric disease research and treatment, homelessness services, charitable giving, and other charitable work. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friedman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0941529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Friedman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Friedman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/friedman-foundation-morg_1913f8fa9d4642d8b5b6999a93b0c5c0
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